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Gualichu wind spirit swirling above a Mapuche village in Patagonia

Gualichu: The Evil Spirit of the Patagonian

The winds of Patagonia are unlike any others in the world. They sweep across the plains in long, mournful breaths and rise suddenly into spirals that carry dust, branches, and stories of ancient spirits. Among the Mapuche, there is one name whispered whenever these winds turn violent or unpredictable. Gualichu. The unseen bringer of misfortune, sickness, and disorder. To speak
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